Freight Rail Conductor: Hands-On Training & Growth

Norfolk Southern; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Railroad Retirement benefits

Retention bonus

Job summary

Norfolk Southern in Maumee, OH seeks a Train Conductor to lead safe freight movement. You’ll build trains, couple railcars, inspect equipment, and communicate with crews while training is provided. The role is on-call, 24/7, with travel and overnight shifts common.

First-year conductors commonly earn around $70,000 annually; experienced conductors around $84,000. A retention bonus of $5,000 is offered, with installments after training milestones.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to report to work within 90 minutes.
• Clean driving record in the past 36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's license for a drug- or alcohol-related incident.
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug- or alcohol-related driving incident.
• Must not have refused to undergo a drug- or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Must pass pre-employment FRA drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
• Operate remote control locomotives and perform tasks such as coupling, aligning drawbars, applying hand brakes, and riding railcars.
• Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all FRA and company safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

18+ years

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Ability to report within 90 minutes

On-call availability

Union participation within 60 days

Job description

Norfolk Southern in Maumee, OH seeks a Train Conductor to lead safe freight movement. You’ll build trains, couple railcars, inspect equipment, and communicate with crews while training is provided. The role is on-call, 24/7, with travel and overnight shifts common.

First-year conductors commonly earn around $70,000 annually; experienced conductors around $84,000. A retention bonus of $5,000 is offered, with installments after training milestones.